Police officers in Oklahoma and around the country use preliminary alcohol screening devices during traffic stops to determine whether or not drivers are operating their vehicles under the influence of alcohol. Officers may ask for a breath sample when they notice signs of intoxication or after a motorist has failed a standardized field sobriety…
An 18-year-old Oklahoma man was taken into custody for driving under the influence of alcohol during the early morning hours of March 8 after he was involved in a single-vehicle accident in Enid. Breath tests conducted at the scene allegedly revealed the man’s blood alcohol concentration to be between .17 and .20. Drivers in…
Though the effects of alcohol vary from person to person, many people in Oklahoma and across the United States behave differently when they drink. This is true in the case of a 27-year-old woman from Tennessee who allegedly attacked her boyfriend and drove recklessly while under the influence of alcohol. According to the woman’s…
A police officer with the Madill Police Department has submitted his resignation following his alleged involvement in a DUI accident on March 1. The incident occurred at around 2 a.m. in Madill at a railroad crossing on East Main Street. According to law enforcement authorities, the police were called to the accident scene. The…
Those who are charged with drunk or impaired driving in Oklahoma or any other state could face a variety of negative consequences. For instance, it may be possible to lose a driver’s license, spend time in jail or pay a fine if convicted of the charge. In some cases, an individual may face a…
Lawmakers in Oklahoma are trying to take proactive steps to minimize the number of drivers who operate vehicles while impaired by marijuana. Fatal accidents caused by drivers who were under the influence of the substance increased 10% in Washington after the drug was legalized in that state. While it cannot be used for recreational…
A driver in Oklahoma was charged with aggravated DUI and child endangerment after he hit a school bus with his truck. The man was also accused of failing to stop for the school bus and carrying an open container. At the time of the accident, the driver was serving probation for a 2018 DUI…
Being placed on probation grants you the privilege of serving your sentence in the comfort of your own home. Though, you could have some restrictions placed on you, as well. For example, you might have to meet with a probation officer on a regular basis or perform a certain number of community service hours….
Oklahomans who are confronted with charges related to driving under the influence will have many concerns. These include possible jail time, fines, lost driving privileges and more. What can make the situation worse is if there are enhanced DUI sentences. When arrested for DUI, it is wise to know what can spark a sentence…
Operating a vehicle while under the influence includes risk and has consequences, and almost all of them are negative. Either you make it home safe, you get into a car crash and have to face it’s often sobering result or you get pulled over and receive a DUI. If you receive a DUI, you…